SP40YA: KEY TOPICS IN MODERN SPANISH CULTURE 1B (2015-2016)

This course offers an opportunity to study a theme in modern Hispanic culture. In 2015, this course will address: What does it mean to be indigenous in Latin America? What does it mean to be indigenous in Latin America? The voices of indigenous groups have reached a global audience not only as a result of political activism but also through their cultural production over the past thirty years. The effects of colonialism, neo-colonialism and globalisation are articulated through a variety of forms that testify to the dynamism and heterogeneity of indigenous culture. As well as analysing “traditional” literary texts in this course, students will access new media to engage with contemporary indigenous hip-hop, art and film. Some of the themes that recur in these texts are related to identity, territory, language, ecological destruction and cultural survival. It will be taught by Dr Sandra Collins.

The course may not be included as part of a graduating curriculum with SP 30YA : Key Topics in Modern Spanish Culture 1A.

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

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1st Attempt: Two 2,000 word essays (40% each) and in-course assessment (20%) consisting of 10% student-led discussion and 10% individual oral presentation.

The first written assignment has a formative as well as a summative role.

The above assignments receive CAS marks, which the Course Guide links to specific marking criteria, and written or verbal feedback in the form of tutors' comments is also given. Additional informal feedback on performance and class participation is offered in tutorials. Tutors have office hours at which further feedback may be sought.

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